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EmpressJainaSoloFel Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 6/17 7:45pm Subject: A Father's Heart: J/J Chapter 7 Posted 8/20. The Price of Politics... - Date Edited: 8/19 10:19pm (9 edits total) Edited By: EmpressJainaSoloFel
	Disclaimer: I own nothing, although I'm quite happy to pretend I own Jag. Everything belongs to George Lucas. First off, thanks to my wonderful beta, Scarlett. I couldn't do it without you! This story takes place just after LotF, and is AU from that point. All feedback is appreciated, if it's negative just keep it constructive. Thanks for reading! Prologue General Baron Soontir Fel had always questioned if he’d done the right things for his children. Had their meals been nutritious, their education well-rounded? Had he taught honor, discipline? His mother had once said that parenting was full of doubts and fears; certainties and confidences. This phrase had consoled him when newborn Davin was inconsolable, all the way through to Jagged’s exile. Through his many years of parenting, the aging general had learned that this phrase hid a much deeper meaning. As much discomfort as it brought him, Soontir believed thoroughly in being honest in all things, even to the man in his mirror each morning. He knew he had made mistakes, many of them he eternally regretted. Would Davin still be alive if he had not decided to wait until the next day to teach him that crazy little spiral he’d learned from Han Solo on Carida? If he’d been a little more understanding, would Cherith have stayed home rather than taking on the mission she felt would earn his respect? Even though Soontir doubted his parenting decisions over and over again, only one event had ever caused him to wonder if he’d failed utterly at parenting. ******************************************************* Csilla, shortly after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong War Only a parent could understand the surge of fierce pride that roared in his heart as the lone clawcraft settled lightly as a dancer on its landing gear. With his experienced eye, Soontir saw that the fighter had been maintained in peak condition, although there seemed to be some slight modifications to the engine. Given Jagged’s love interest, this was hardly surprising. Jaina Solo had an aptitude for mechanics, and the battle statistics Soontir had seen suggested some performance-boosting modifications to his son’s fighter. While Jaina would hardly have been his first choice for a daughter-in-law, he couldn’t deny the newfound sparkle in Jagged’s eyes that testified to Jag’s happiness. Jaina was truly Han’s daughter, although in some respects she resembled her famous mother. The son he loved had blossomed into a man, and Jaina was the kind of woman to appreciate the man Jag became. He knew Syal entertained quiet hopes of a union, and he couldn’t deny his own hopes in that regard. Those hopes were abruptly dashed with the appearance of the lone clawcraft. Dinner that night was an uncomfortable affair. Syal and Soontir instinctively avoided the topic of Jaina Solo, but Wyn couldn’t be counted on to do the same. Out of his children, Soontir knew that she was the most likely to voice her thoughts. Tonight would be no different. Wyn only tolerated half an hour of discussion on the uncle she’d never met. Her mom might care, but why talk about Uncle Wedge when there was the far more interesting topic of Jag’s girlfriend? “Jag, where’s Jaina? I’d really hoped to meet her before you marry her.” “She still has her duties in rebuilding the galaxy, and wasn’t able to get away.” The tense set to Jag’s shoulders and his sudden interest in the vegetables he normally disliked told Soontir that there was much more to the story than Jag was letting on. He had noticed that Jag had been very quiet on the landing field, and displayed none of the jubilance that he had come to expect from warriors returned from the battlefield. At the time, he thought perhaps it was pilot-lag, as Csilla time was quite a change from where Jag had been serving. Concise and pained, Jag’s answer to Wyn’s query told Soontir all he needed to know. Jaina wasn’t coming. Syal, clearly realizing the same thing, shot Wyn a warning look. Wyn, feigning ignorance, continued to press the matter. “But when will she be coming? I want to meet her, and see if she’ll be as good a sister as Father said she’d be.” While Syal tried to curb Wyn’s exuberance, Soontir knew the damage had been done. There would be no concealing the fact that a marriage had been highly anticipated in this household, and eagerly awaited. Jag’s flushed face provided eloquent evidence that he understood the full meaning of Wyn’s statement. With a heavy heart, Soontir watched as Jag claimed extreme fatigue and escaped the table to his room. “Ya know, I wonder if they broke up. I always thought she was too lively and astral for him…” “Wynssa Fel, that is enough!” Syal was clearly distressed by her son’s predicament, and was not about to tolerate someone, even someone bound by the title of sister to be obnoxious, making light of it. As Soontir made his way to bed that night, he wondered if he could find a way to order his son back to General Antilles. That would send him back to Jaina, and serve the added purpose of strengthening Jag’s position as an ambassador. Wedge had done a fine job of adding to Jag’s skills in a fighter, and Soontir suspected his brother-in-law had also taught his son the ropes of sabacc. Or had it been Han and Jaina that taught him? Either way, Soontir knew that he was no longer playing Jag for credits. No, he’ll need to work this out for himself. He is a grown man, capable of making his own decisions, and my interference will only serve to anger him. Over the next several months, Soontir and Syal spent a considerable amount of time with their son, hearing his stories from the war and encouraging him to be patient. The baron understood why Jaina had refused Jag’s hand, and couldn’t deny that she had a point. She was a Jedi and heir to the legacy of galactic peacekeeping that came with it. She understood what Jag wanted, and wasn’t going to accept his name as her own until she could offer him a future that involved more than moonlight on the bed. Jagged, having come from a very stable home, couldn’t understand what her role would condemn a family to. He was dedicated to his own duty, and would not be swayed. However, when Soontir overheard their last discussion on the holocomm, he knew he’d made a mistake in keeping Jag on Csilla. “Jaina, we’ve had this discussion before. I am growing tired of waiting. It’s been months; surely you can get away for a week?” “I can’t, Jag, I’m so sorry.” Even from just outside the door, Soontir could tell she was crying. “The Jedi are in such demand I’m being briefed on my next assignment before I’ve debriefed the last one. I’m not even able to debrief in person, as there isn’t time for it. I want to get away, if I could I would. I just can’t turn my back on the people who rely on me.” “But you can turn your back on me?” “Jagged, you know it’s not like that…” “Really? You could have had me fooled.” “If that’s really the way you feel, maybe we should end this. I can’t give you what you want, I’ll free you up to find someone who can.” The heartbreak in her voice was thick, laced with bitterness, though the bitterness wasn’t directed at his son. Her duties, perhaps? Jaina was trapped, a slave to the Solo legacy of saving the galaxy single-handedly. Jag was a slave to his own duties, duties Soontir knew he could have changed. Soontir waited with bated breath for Jag to calm down and tell Jaina they’d make it work. His breath left him with Jagged’s response. “Fine, then.” That conversation would haunt Soontir the rest of the day. It was impossible to deny that Jaina had been sobbing uncontrollably as they said their final goodbyes. Jagged had remained stoic, at least, in front of his family. As Soontir passed Jag’s room en route to the ‘fresher, he tried to pretend he couldn’t hear his son weeping. Why won’t he give Jaina time? A woman like that is well worth waiting for. Furthermore, if he truly is that upset over this whole thing, he’d be back on that comm telling Jaina just how much she meant to him. Jagged would never make that call. When their duties tore them from each other, Soontir knew the one lesson he should have taught his son was how to follow his heart. Jagged was everything he had thought he wanted his son to become, and only too late did Soontir realize what he had thought he had wanted for his son wasn’t the right thing at all. -----signature----- Current Fic: A Father's Heart http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30173995/p1/?12
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TheSwordJainaSoloFel Registered: Dec '08	Date Posted: 6/17 9:49pm Subject: A Father's Heart: A Look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel - Date Edited: 6/17 9:50pm (1 edits total) Edited By: TheSwordJainaSoloFel
	EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: Over the next several months, Soontir and Syal spent a considerable amount of time with their son, hearing his stories from the war and encouraging him to be patient. The baron understood why Jaina had refused Jag’s hand, and couldn’t deny that she had a point. She was a Jedi and heir to the legacy of galactic peacekeeping that came with it. She understood what Jag wanted, and wasn’t going to accept his name as her own until she could offer him a future that involved more than moonlight on the bed. Jagged, having come from a very stable home, couldn’t understand what her role would condemn a family to. I find it's quite fitting that Soontir of all people would understand Jaina's decision between what she desired and what was necessary, and how those two objectives weren't able to coincide with one another. EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: When their duties tore them from each other, Soontir knew the one lesson he should have taught his son was how to follow his heart. Jagged was everything he had thought he wanted his son to become, and only too late did Soontir realize what he had thought he had wanted for his son wasn’t the right thing at all. Wow, simply wow. Wonderful, wonderful insight of Soontir. I love his thoughts. You can feel Soontir's disappointment in himself and Jag at his (for lack of a better word) failings as a parent. Well done. A nice, fresh take on Jaina's and Jag's breakup. -----signature----- The Jedi don't want me... and the Sith are afraid I'll take over. You don’t have the buns to be Princess Leia.
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Kailene Registered: Feb '09	Date Posted: 6/18 5:53am Subject: A Father's Heart: A Look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel
	Beautiful start. It's refreshing to see a look at J/J's relationship from Soontir's point of view. Most fanfic stories I've read depict Soontir as not liking Jaina (Han's daughter, rebel, not good enough, etc.) But, he of all people understands the conflicts between duty & honor and family. Every parent wants better for their children than they had for themselves and Soontir knows the mistake that Jag is making, but has to stand back and watch him figure it out for himself. Can't wait for more. Please put me on the PM list if you start one. -----signature----- "Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?"
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carr3107 Registered: May '08	Date Posted: 6/18 9:26am Subject: A Father's Heart: A Look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel
	I like so many things about this story I like that someone gets why Jaina said no, not just that she was being difficult and how brutal it was on everyone. Your use of narrative, dialogue and internal monologue is really effective. Very nice!
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EmpressJainaSoloFel Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 6/19 6:37pm Subject: RE: A Father's Heart: A look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel
	TheSwordJainaSoloFel: Thanks! One thing that has really stuck out to me in the last several books is how Jaina is willing to do what needs to be done, even at the expense of her own wants/desires. I wanted to use the POV of someone who could understand that, but also had a very real interest in how the relationship turned out. I'm glad that you liked it! Kailene: Consider yourself added! I got the sense in Dark Journey that Soontir is the kind of parent to let his children make their own choices, even if they are mistakes. I wanted to really make sure that part of his character stayed true, because it's just so awesome. Thanks for reading! Carr: Thanks a million, you know I couldn't have done it without you! -----signature----- Current Fic: A Father's Heart http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30173995/p1/?12
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JordanCHFel Registered: Mar '09	Date Posted: 6/29 3:31pm Subject: A Father's Heart: A look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel
	AMAZING- Is there gonna be more???/ -----signature----- Come read my current story: If You Had To... a J/J story during the NJO!!! http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29906747/p1/?31 http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30124497/r30224046/ BEST STORY EVER Points up
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EmpressJainaSoloFel Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 6/30 9:07pm Subject: A Father's Heart: A look at J/J through the eyes of Soontir Fel - Date Edited: 7/1 7:13am (1 edits total) Edited By: EmpressJainaSoloFel
	Jordan- Thanks, and as requested, here's the first chapter: Chapter One Soontir sat in his office, glumly contemplating the glass before him, as though hoping desperately to find answers floating in the amber depths. Jagged, a head of state? Is he really up for this? And Daala? What in all nine Corellian hells is the galaxy coming to? Confused and angry, Soontir swept aside the many intelligence briefings he’d collected during Caedus’ power grab. It didn’t matter that they scattered through the room, carried far from the polished desk by currents from the heating vents. No, the only thing that mattered was Jagged, caught in the media frenzy his appointment generated. “In a shocking move, the Moff Council has declared a new High Moff. Spokespersons for the Moff Council have declined to comment on whether Moff Jagged Fel’s appointment was forced on them by Jedi Grandmaster Luke Skywalker. Join us later tonight for Moff Fel’s address to the Galactic Alliance Senate, detailing the Remnant’s new stance on galactic peace and prosperity.” Didn’t that artificial blonde airhead have anything to talk about other than his son? Didn’t she know that after years of nothing more substantial than the occasional intelligence briefing, so much news of their exiled son was overwhelming? As the blonde droned on and on about Jagged’s new policies and his life story, Soontir began to wonder if there were any other stories to occupy her time. After a highly in-depth analysis of many irrelevant details regarding the current state of the Imperial Remnant, she moved on to the hottest story of the night. “In further news, we have learned that Jaina Solo has completed the first of many surgeries this morning. She is still listed as being in critical condition, despite improvements. Rumors of a pregnancy complicating her treatment have yet to be confirmed. The Solo family has not yet released a statement, but a close family friend reports that they are recovering from the stress of recent events. Join us after Moff Fel’s speech for exclusive footage taken of Jedi Solo’s duel with Darth Caedus, taken from the personal spy cams of Darth Caedus himself!” Wearily, Soontir pushed the glass away. Drinking would not burn from his mind the images of Jag standing tall and proud as he outlined his plans for the Imperial Mission, nor the image of Jaina rising to fight Caedus even with severe burn injuries. How had it gotten this far? What happened to the peaceful young man he’d once met? And Jaina, forced to strike her brother down? Nothing would free him from the nausea he felt watching her cradle her brother’s dead body as she sat broken on the floor. Yet, in the midst of tragedy, perhaps there was hope. Soontir saw the way Jagged looked at her and the fear in his eyes as he called for the med team. The look that passed between the two suggested a newfound understanding, acceptance, and friendship. Could a love, once so strong and vibrant, be reborn from the tattered shreds of lives left behind after the flame sputtered? Or was the concern in Jagged’s eyes for his child? Wait, where had that thought come from? If Jagged was the father, wouldn’t he be in carbonite right now? Or shot into a black hole? Soontir doubted anyone touched Han’s girl and got away with it. Besides, the news of Jaina’s pregnancy was nothing more than a rumor. Then why had he so hoped that a pregnant Jaina was evidence that Jagged had pulled his head out of his exhaust port? Wouldn’t a nice, big, sparkly rock on her left ring finger be as good in the way of evidence? As good, yes. Truthfully, even better. That way Han may just injure Jag instead of killing him outright. Soontir had lost too many children to want to lose Jag over such a thing as a physical relationship with the daughter of the second most overprotective father in the galaxy. With a sigh, Soontir turned to the one tangible piece of Jagged that remained in his home. It had only been after Cherith’s death that Soontir learned the pledge Davin, Jagged and Cherith had made. Each had vowed to keep two journals, one for each of the other two, in case something happened. It had been a stony-faced Jag who confessed to the scheme when Soontir found him cradling a leather-bound stack of flimsi. Even after Cherith’s death, Jagged had never stopped writing in the journal he kept for her. Tears streamed down Soontir’s face as his weathered hand slid across the gold leaf to open the journal. Though his vision was blurry, Soontir knew what was on the pages. He’d turned to the old journal many times over the years for comfort, and knew it almost by heart. As he turned through more than twenty years worth of pages, his favorite passages leapt off the textured sheets to soothe his troubled mind. “Cherith, if only you could have seen me you’d have laughed yourself silly. Can you believe I tripped and tried to catch myself on her arm? Worse, I missed and grabbed (somehow) the zipper on her flightsuit. Davin would have said it was my subconscious acting out, but I’ve never been so embarrassed. There I am, in the main corridor, in front of Uncle Wedge, Tycho Celchu, and Gavin Darklighter; sprawled at Jaina’s feet with her flightsuit zipper down, well, much further than it should have been. I just consider myself lucky General Solo wasn’t there; I’d have been vaped faster than you can say “shavit.” It’s been a week, and I still can’t look her in the face.” He’s lucky Wyn never found out, he’d never live it down. I wonder how Wedge handled it; he’s always been a tactical genius with practical jokes. “I wish you were here Cher; I need your advice so terribly. I’m in love with her, Cher. Very, very much in love. I finally got up the nerve to kiss her, but I don’t know where to take it from here. She’s not like a girl in any of Mom’s holos. She’d rather have a new blaster than a new dress, a hydrospanner over chocolate and flowers. I’m scared of messing this up, Cher. I want this more than I’ve ever wanted anything.” Then what happened, Jag? You’ve been given another chance with her, she still loves you. Please, take this chance and run with it. “You’d be so happy Cher, to see how Father and I are getting on. Isn’t it funny how we lock horns when I’m on Csilla, but grow closer when I’m on the other side of the galaxy? I haven’t told him about Jaina, but somehow I don’t think I need to. It never occurred to me that the reason we didn’t get along was because we were so alike. I told him this week that I found the roses he planted for Mom, he asked me to pick a few. Are you shocked, Cher? But this isn’t the first conversation we’ve had like this since I left for Hapes. I’m in love with Jaina, she loves me, and Father and I have found common ground. How is it that, in the midst of war, I’ve found such happiness?” Perhaps, Jag, it is because in times of trial we find who we truly are. With this knowledge, we realign our priorities, and focus on what matters. I’ve always been proud of you, Jag, but three wars later you’ve surpassed my wildest dreams. I’m scared of what the future holds for you, but no matter what, I’ll always be proud to call you my son. Feeling oddly at peace, Soontir scooted back from the desk and reverently placed the journal in the velvet-lined bottom drawer. He knew his time on Csilla had come to an end. The Chiss may have been willing to let Jagged leave without repercussions to the Fel household, but they were not likely to take kindly to the son of an Assistant Syndic being the Head of State of the Imperial Remnant. Thrawn’s family had been exterminated after Thrawn was promoted to Grand Admiral, and Jagged was now a few notches higher than Thrawn. His family would need to pack, and pack quickly. Soontir Fel may have lost his position among the Chiss, but his son had need of talented military minds he could count on to be loyal and maybe, just maybe, someone to watch the grandkids. This time, Jagged, I won’t fail you. -----signature----- Current Fic: A Father's Heart http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30173995/p1/?12
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TheSwordJainaSoloFel Registered: Dec '08	Date Posted: 6/30 10:03pm Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	Yay! It's a story! Wait, where had that thought come from? If Jagged was the father, wouldn’t he be in carbonite right now? Or shot into a black hole? Soontir doubted anyone touched Han’s girl and got away with it. Besides, the news of Jaina’s pregnancy was nothing more than a rumor. Then why had he so hoped that a pregnant Jaina was evidence that Jagged had pulled his head out of his exhaust port? Wouldn’t a nice, big, sparkly rock on her left ring finger be as good in the way of evidence? As good, yes. Truthfully, even better. That way Han may just injure Jag instead of killing him outright. Soontir had lost too many children to want to lose Jag over such a thing as a physical relationship with the second most overprotective father in the galaxy. I loved this passage. Soontir's undying hope for Jag and Jaina is so sweet. Not to mention the entire paragraph is hilarious. The journals are a wonderful idea; I could certainly see Jag writing Cherith. And the story Jag writes to Cherith- great job in capturing the awkwardness between J/J during the NJO. I loved Jag's vulnerability. I can't wait to see the Fels arrive on Bastion. But I think Soontir is going to have competition when it comes to babysitters. Great update! If you have a pm list, I'd love to be added. -----signature----- The Jedi don't want me... and the Sith are afraid I'll take over. You don’t have the buns to be Princess Leia.
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oldjedinurse Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 7/1 6:25am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30 - Date Edited: 7/1 1:20pm (1 edits total) Edited By: oldjedinurse
	EmpressJSF: Wow! Congratulations on a terrific start to this fic. I can hardly wait to read what you have in store for us. You've done a spectacular job with Soontir's POV here. His disdain for the holopress was a great contrast to his need for them as one of his only sources of information about Jag. Well done. EmpressJSF posted: Wearily, Soontir pushed the glass away. Drinking would not burn from his mind the images of Jag standing tall and proud as he outlined his plans for the Imperial Mission, nor the image of Jaina rising to fight Caedus even with severe burn injuries. How had it gotten this far? What happened to the peaceful young man he’d once met? And Jaina, forced to strike her brother down? Nothing would free him from the nausea he felt watching her cradle her brother’s dead body as she sat broken on the floor. Yet, in the midst of tragedy, perhaps there was hope. Soontir saw the way Jagged looked at her and the fear in his eyes as he called for the med team. The look that passed between the two suggested a newfound understanding, acceptance, and friendship. Could a love, once so strong and vibrant, be reborn from the tattered shreds of lives left behind after the flame sputtered? Or was the concern in Jagged’s eyes for his child? I loved this passage. I had not considered holo footage of those events although, of course, it is highly likely everyone would have seen it. Soontir's feelings are palpable here. "Second most protective father in the galaxy" indeed! I'll be watching for updates! oldj Edit: BTW, ...pulled his head out of his exhaust port? Classic line! -----signature----- Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.
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Kailene Registered: Feb '09	Date Posted: 7/1 10:34am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30 - Date Edited: 7/1 10:35am (1 edits total) Edited By: Kailene
	EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: Wearily, Soontir pushed the glass away. Drinking would not burn from his mind the images of Jag standing tall and proud as he outlined his plans for the Imperial Mission, nor the image of Jaina rising to fight Caedus even with severe burn injuries. How had it gotten this far? What happened to the peaceful young man he’d once met? And Jaina, forced to strike her brother down? Nothing would free him from the nausea he felt watching her cradle her brother’s dead body as she sat broken on the floor. Yet, in the midst of tragedy, perhaps there was hope. Soontir saw the way Jagged looked at her and the fear in his eyes as he called for the med team. The look that passed between the two suggested a newfound understanding, acceptance, and friendship. Could a love, once so strong and vibrant, be reborn from the tattered shreds of lives left behind after the flame sputtered? Or was the concern in Jagged’s eyes for his child? Incredible start! One of my favorite passages, you have managed to capture the emotions of the moment beautifully. Wait, where had that thought come from? If Jagged was the father, wouldn’t he be in carbonite right now? Or shot into a black hole? Soontir doubted anyone touched Han’s girl and got away with it. Besides, the news of Jaina’s pregnancy was nothing more than a rumor. Then why had he so hoped that a pregnant Jaina was evidence that Jagged had pulled his head out of his exhaust port? Wouldn’t a nice, big, sparkly rock on her left ring finger be as good in the way of evidence? As good, yes. Truthfully, even better. That way Han may just injure Jag instead of killing him outright. Soontir had lost too many children to want to lose Jag over such a thing as a physical relationship with the daughter of the second most overprotective father in the galaxy. I got a good laugh out of this passage. The diaries of Jag writing to Cherith is a great addition and very sweet. Can't wait for the Fels to arrive, it will be a nice surprise for Jag, he's surely going to need to back up. More soon please -----signature----- "Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?"
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Jaya_Jag_Ben Registered: Jun '09	Date Posted: 7/1 11:51am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: Wait, where had that thought come from? If Jagged was the father, wouldn’t he be in carbonite right now? Or shot into a black hole? Soontir doubted anyone touched Han’s girl and got away with it. Stang straight!! EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: Besides, the news of Jaina’s pregnancy was nothing more than a rumor. Then why had he so hoped that a pregnant Jaina was evidence that Jagged had pulled his head out of his exhaust port? Wouldn’t a nice, big, sparkly rock on her left ring finger be as good in the way of evidence? As good, yes. Truthfully, even better. That would be better, except for the fact that the boy is CORELLIAN!!! EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: That way Han may just injure Jag instead of killing him outright. Soontir had lost too many children to want to lose Jag over such a thing as a physical relationship with the daughter of the second most overprotective father in the galaxy. Only second? Whose the First? Great job! More soon. Please. JJB
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carr3107 Registered: May '08	Date Posted: 7/2 2:16pm Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	EmpressJainaSoloFel posted: Didn’t that artificial blonde airhead have anything to talk about other than his son? Didn’t she know that after years of nothing more substantial than the occasional intelligence briefing, so much news of their exiled son was overwhelming? I think this is my favorite part. Very good use of third hand coverage of questionable reliability, introspection and flashback of sorts. I'm eagerly awaiting more.
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EmpressJainaSoloFel Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 7/5 8:32am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	First of all, I apologize for any incoherence on my part. I'm still pretty tired from a 3 day event and parade that the 501st over here had this weekend. Tons of fun, but very exhausting so my brain isn't quite working clearly. I'll be working on the next chapter, but given current craziness it may take another week or so. Thanks for your patience! TheSwordJainaSoloFel: Thanks! I think by the time Jag and Jaina started their relationship, Soontir had really been at the point where (almost) anything that would make Jag happy would be something he supported. I always thought of Davin, Cherith, and Jag as an almost inseparable trio so their deaths would have hit him hard. I also think that Jag was probably pretty miserable after his break-up with Jaina. Soontir would know that the spark is still there, and as every parent just wants their kid to be happy, I kinda thought that might translate into wanting those two back together. I am looking forward to Soontir/Han babysitting arrangements! :-D oldjedinurse: I'm glad it worked out. I've been tossing around this idea for a fic for a while, and I just kept coming back to Soontir but had no clue how to work him in. It was about when I finally got mad and decided to move on and play with a different idea that I thought to use Soontir's POV. Then it took me a bit to work out how he'd even know what was going on and to decide on playing with the LOTF idea of using the holonet. I was worried that it wouldn't work out, but I'm glad it did. Thanks for letting me know that it did! Kailene: Soontir is a blast to write because he doesn't show much emotion, which leaves sooooooooo much room to play with what's going on under the stoic demeanor. Since Jag is the same way, it's going to be interesting when Soontir does get to Bastion. Thanks for taking the time to tell me what you liked and why! Jaya_Jag_Ben: Jag is very Corellian, serves Han right :-D Thanks for reading and reviewing! Carr: As always, a ton of credit in this chapter goes to you. You're the best! -----signature----- Current Fic: A Father's Heart http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30173995/p1/?12
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jedikatie26 Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 7/6 1:21am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	I like this story, it is interesting. Do you have a pm list and if you do may I be put on it? Please and thank you.
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Darth_Lex Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 7/8 11:05am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	Great start! The prologue was heartbreaking. But it has to be, for that point in Jag's life. You did a great job portraying Jag's initial disappointment at returning to Csilla without Jaina, and contrasting it with the hurt and bitterness he feels later as his hope and optimism fades. And showing us all of that through Soontir's eyes was a great idea - given all that Soontir has sacrificed for his love and his family, he certainly has a wise, experienced perspective on what Jag's going through. Chapter One was great fun. Poor Soontir, it's always very disconcerting to be so out of the loop when all these major events are transpiring. Even worse to be learning news about his son from the Holonet! Although his musings on whether Jaina might be pregnant, and Jag as the father, were my favorite part. Looking forward to more. The Soontir POV is great fun. -----signature----- Return to Bolis Island (J/J wedding, post-LOTF) http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29571370/p1/ ----- Christie Golden FTW!
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EmpressJainaSoloFel Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 7/10 8:34am Subject: A Father's Heart: Chapter 1 posted 6/30
	Current PM list: Kailene TheSwordJainaSoloFel jedikatie26 jedikatie26: Thanks! And I'll get you right on that pm list! Lex: I'm glad you enjoyed it! His musings on Jaina being pregnant were probably the most fun to write. Thanks to everyone for your patience, the second chapter is nearly done. -----signature----- Current Fic: A Father's Heart http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/30173995/p1/?12
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